35211 JS3 Stalin Russian Heavy Tank - Tamiya 1/35  [35211]

Towards Russian Heavy Tank JS III

On September 7th 1945, the allied nations was staggered by Russia's disclosure among these JS-3 heavy tank at a triumph parade in Berlin. Although coded a "JS" (Josef Stalin) tank, it had an entirely various appearance from preceding models. The one-piece cast turret had a straightforward flattened hemispherical shape. The absolute most level of this turret armor reached 250mm. Leading hull finished up being built by welding three 120mm dense armor meals, developing a shape like a ship's bow. The main armament utilized a similar L/43 122mm weapon while the JS-2. The 520 horsepower diesel engine provided 40km/h of maximum price. Utilising the concerted effort with this skilled Russian tank engineers like N.L. Jukhov and Z.A. Kotin, the model was finished in October 1944 which means mass manufacturing had been only for sale in these 12 months. There have been lots of debate concerning set up JS-3 saw any fighting through the Berlin campaign. A minumum of one regiment ended up being packed with the JS-3 in addition to that, nevertheless it's nonetheless uncertain each time they happen committed towards real combat. Other sources declare it was very first implemented in combat despite japan in Manchuria in August 1945. Integrating a few customizations, its production wound up being proceeded until 1951 and about 1,800 JS-3's were produced. Its quick and easy effective turret and hull setup profoundly affected not just the following Russian tanks, and in addition fighting vehicles pertaining to western countries.

Specs & Features

• Step by step construction and artwork instructions included.
• Highly detailed 1/35th scale synthetic kit for fixed display.
• Post WWII Russian hefty tank with 122mm primary weapon.
• Over 210 parts in dark green synthetic with single piece rubber tracks.
• 1 tank commander figure.
• Split suspension system hands with arranged jig for effortless alignment.
• External details: fuel tanks, gun barrel lock, towing cables, device gun.
• Optional destination turret hatches and minimal inside turret detail.
• Songs are solitary piece versatile plastic for effortless installation.